Guidelines

Hornby Hobbies Forum Guidelines – Keeping Our Community Welcoming and Safe

Welcome to the Hornby Hobbies Forum! This space is dedicated to all things model and hobby-related, designed to be a supportive community for both newcomers and experienced modellers. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Scope of Discussion: Feel free to discuss all aspects of model and hobby crafting, including non-Hornby brands. However, please refrain from actively promoting or advertising these alternatives. Our forum is a space for sharing knowledge and passion, not for commercial activity.

2. Age Requirement: Participation in these forums is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. This ensures a mature and responsible community, aligned with UK standards and regulations.

3. Privacy and Safety: Remember, our forums are public. Protect your personal information and avoid sharing email addresses, phone numbers, or software activation keys.

4. Courtesy and Respect: We are a community of diverse individuals with a shared interest. Politeness and civility are paramount. Disagreements are natural, but they must remain constructive and respectful.

5. Language: Keep it clean. No profanity, foul language, or disguised swearing (e.g., using symbols to replace letters). We strive for a family-friendly atmosphere.

6. Inclusivity: Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, or any other personal characteristic will not be tolerated. Our community is one of respect and inclusivity.

7. Behaviour: Posts intended to offend, troll, or cause distress are prohibited. We aim to maintain a positive environment where all members feel welcome and valued.

8. Moderation: Discussions about moderator actions are to be taken offline. Please contact forum@hornby.com with any concerns directly.

9. Transactions and Personal Gain: The forum is not a marketplace. Do not share personal information for transactions or posts aimed at personal gain.

10. Illegal Content: Posting or linking to illegal content, including pornography and pirated software, is strictly forbidden.

11. Posting Guidelines: Use the correct sub-forum for your topics. Misplaced topics will be moved, and intentional misplacement may result in further action.

12. Spam and Misrepresentation: Spamming and impersonation are not allowed. Authenticity builds trust within our community.

13. External Links: Link directly to content. Do not use indirect linking that masks the original URL. This ensures transparency and safety for all users.

14. User-Generated Content: Posts are considered 'User Generated Content' and may be used by Hornby Hobbies Limited in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.

15. Advice and Liability: Any advice shared is followed at your own risk. While we aim for accuracy, Hornby Hobbies Limited cannot be held liable for the outcomes.

16. Moderation Rights: We reserve the right to remove or censor posts and to ban users who violate these guidelines, ensuring our forums remain a positive space for everyone.

By participating in the Hornby Hobbies Forum, you agree to these guidelines. We review and update our rules periodically to ensure they meet community needs. Significant changes will be communicated to all members.

Thank you for being a part of our community. Let's make the Hornby Hobbies Forum a welcoming, informative, and enjoyable space for all model and hobby enthusiasts.